Grade: C-
Profanity: Light if any
Graphic content (sex, murder,etc.): A little violence and murder. Not very graphic though...
This was our August Book Club pick. I love the musical, but I was not a big fan of the book. I had such a hard time getting into it. And it seemed kind of choppy and confusing to me.
There were certain parts I enjoyed... It was funny at times. And there was a section near the end that I thought was very well-written. I won't spoil it, but it takes place in a torture chamber (for those of you who have read it). Other than that, I was quite disappointed though.
I actually don't have a lot to say about this book. Sorry... And though I would definitely recommend watching the play or movie, I can't say that I'd recommend reading the novel.
That's just me though... Have any of you read it? What'd you think?
Next on the list is Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin. Hopefully I'll have a better grade and a more thorough review for you soon! : )
Never read the book but my sister likes the musical. I myself am not into musicals or most books baised on musicals. (This is Jennifer aka asma from Swap-bot)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I read your review because this is one I may have picked up.
ReplyDeletePS I got a copy of Confessions Of An Ugly Stepsister since you wrote about it ;) Now I must find the time to read it, lol
Hi April, thanks for following on my blog. I"m following you here now too. I"ve seen a movie on this, but I'll pass on the book, based on your review. We connected thru Swap=bot.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Coleen
an AMerican in Ukraine
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I didn't like the book much either, but the musical has always blown me away. No matter how many times I see it, I cry! So beautiful!
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